Columbia, SC, September 23, 2025

News Summary

Gyromania, a popular Greek restaurant, is set to open a new location in Gather COLA, a food hall under construction in downtown Columbia. This expansion follows their recent success in Elgin, SC, and adds to Columbia’s vibrant culinary scene. Gather COLA will feature ten food vendors, bars, and an outdoor area for live entertainment, enhancing the community’s dining options. General Manager Joseph Cornelius aims to elevate the local food culture, as residents look forward to experiencing Gyromania’s traditional Greek cuisine amidst a diverse array of other vendors.

Columbia Welcomes Gyromania to Gather COLA Food Hall

Columbia, SC will soon become home to a new location of Gyromania, a Greek restaurant known for gyros wrapped in warm pita and fresh Mediterranean platters. The establishment will be one of the food vendors at Gather COLA, a food hall currently under construction in the BullStreet District of downtown Columbia. This announcement marks an exciting expansion for Gyromania, which recently opened its first location on Main Street in Elgin, SC, earlier this year.

Gyromania’s participation in Gather COLA adds to the growing culinary landscape of Columbia, as the restaurant shares its vibrant Greek flavors with the city. The news of their expansion was communicated to the public through a post on their Facebook page, where they expressed enthusiasm for bringing their delicious offerings to a broader audience.

Gather COLA is strategically located at the corner of Sabal and Freed streets, near the REI outdoor store. The facility will encompass 8,500 square feet of office space spread across multiple floors and will feature an outdoor area designed for live entertainment, enhancing its appeal as a social hub in the area.

The food hall will house ten food vendor and restaurant spaces along with two bars and designated pop-up areas for micro-retailers. It is being developed through a collaboration between Four Oaks Property Group, Cason Development, and Hughes Development, known as the lead developer for the entire BullStreet redevelopment project.

This initiative follows the success of Gather GVL, a food hall established in Greenville by Four Oaks Property Group, showcasing their expertise in creating vibrant communal dining experiences. In addition to Gyromania, several local food trucks, such as Bessie’s Burgers and More, Spicy Voodoo’s Big Easy Seafood, Los Chicanos, and Smoke It Up, are set to establish permanent locations within Gather COLA. A new cocktail bar named Remedy will be located on the upper levels, complementing a beer-serving venue called Session Taproom.

Earlier announcements regarding the food hall indicated that other notable dining establishments, including Bull & Bread, Cocobowlz, and Banh Sai—an Asian fusion restaurant from Wilmington—will also be opening locations. Furthermore, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, a restaurant recognized by the James Beard Awards, is slated to be a part of the food hall’s diverse offerings.

Gyromania Grill, the parent company of the Elgin restaurant, was originally founded in Florida. The opening at Gather COLA will mark the company’s first expansion outside of Florida. The Elgin location features indoor seating arrangements, take-out options, and catering services, presenting a variety of dining choices for visitors.

General Manager Joseph Cornelius, a former Army serviceman, has expressed a strong commitment to elevating the dining scene in the Midlands area. His leadership will undoubtedly play a vital role in establishing Gyromania as a beloved culinary destination for both residents and visitors in Columbia.

Key Features of Gather COLA Food Hall

• Location: Corner of Sabal and Freed streets, BullStreet District, Columbia, SC
• Office Space: 8,500 square feet across multiple floors
• Food Vendors: Ten permanent vendor spaces, including Gyromania
• Outdoor Area: Designed for live entertainment
• Bars: Two bars, including Remedy cocktail bar and Session Taproom for beer
• Additional Vendors: Local food trucks, Bull & Bread, Cocobowlz, Banh Sai, and Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles
• Development Team: Four Oaks Property Group, Cason Development, and Hughes Development

Conclusion

The opening of Gyromania at Gather COLA will not only provide residents of Columbia with new dining options but also contribute to the city’s vibrant food culture as part of the evolving BullStreet District. Residents can anticipate the completion of Gather COLA later this year, promising a new hotspot for food lovers and a gathering place for the community.

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Additional Resources

• Cola Daily: Gyromania Grill Opens New Location
• Wikipedia: Columbia, South Carolina
• The State: Local News
• Google Search: Food Halls in Columbia SC
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Greek Cuisine

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